John Axon

British train driver, posthumous recipient of the George Cross (1900-1957)
Person human Q6219812
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John Axon

Summary

John Axon is a human[1]. Born in Stockport[2], he… he was born on +1900-12-04T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Chapel-en-le-Frith[4]. He died on +1957-02-09T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a train driver[6].

Key Facts

  • John Axon was born in Stockport[2].
  • John Axon passed away in Chapel-en-le-Frith[4].
  • John Axon was born on +1900-12-04T00:00:00Z[3].
  • John Axon died on +1957-02-09T00:00:00Z[5].
  • John Axon held citizenship in United Kingdom[7].
  • John Axon held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[8].
  • John Axon worked as a train driver[6].
  • John Axon received the George Cross[9].
  • John Axon received the Order of Industrial Heroism[10].
  • John Axon is recorded as male[11].
  • John Axon's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • The cause of death was train wreck[13].
  • John Axon's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/08l6nl[14].
  • John Axon's given name is recorded as John[15].
  • John Axon's relative is recorded as John Axon[16].
  • John Axon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[17].
  • John Axon's Oxford Dictionary of National Biography ID is recorded as 101106[18].
  • John Axon's plaque image is recorded as Plaque commemorating John Axon & John Creamer. Granpic on Flickr.jpg[19].
  • John Axon's Prabook ID is recorded as 2218877[20].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Stockport[2], John Axon… he was born on +1900-12-04T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

John Axon worked as a train driver[6].

Recognition

Awards received include George Cross[9], a courage award[21], in United Kingdom[22], founded in 1940[23] and Order of Industrial Heroism[10], an award[24], founded in 1923[25].

Death and Burial

John Axon died on +1957-02-09T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Chapel-en-le-Frith[4]. The cause of death was train wreck[13].

FAQs

Where was John Axon born?

John Axon's place of birth was Stockport[2].

Where did John Axon die?

John Axon passed away in Chapel-en-le-Frith[4].

What did John Axon do for work?

John Axon worked as train driver[6].

What awards did John Axon receive?

Honors received include George Cross[9] and Order of Industrial Heroism[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . The London Gazette 41062. wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . collection.sciencemuseum.org.uk. Retrieved . collection.sciencemuseum.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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